Timothy Tripp - Herb Gardening for Healing: Best Herbs for a Medicinal Herb Garden

This herb has very many healing properties including demulcent, emollient, demulcent, expectorant, diuretic, vulnerary, emollient, alterative, diuretic properties, lithotriptic, anti catarrhal properties and pectoral properties.

The marsh mallow is an herb that is valued by many people because o f its healing properties. It was first discovered in Britain in two centuries ago, but you can find in the United States particularly in the state of Virginia. The parts of this herb used for treatment are the roots and leaves. But the most common one is the root and that is why you will find people calling it Marsh mallow root.

Healing properties and uses

As I said earlier, the parts that are used for treatment are the root and leaves. It can treat many health problems such as bruises, insect side and wounds. Internally, the juice from extracted from the roots can be used to treat stomach ulcers, skin inflammation, stomach acids, aching muscles and urine problems.

How to grow

-This plant can do well in a variety of conditions including near the sea, outside ditches, in wet meadows, river banks, under the full sun and in salt marshes

- The plant is grown together with cover crops. Start with a cover crop and make sure the cover crops are grown enough before planting marsh mallow roots

-Use manure and ensure your land is irrigated deeply throughout before introducing the marsh mallow roots

-You can use cuttings or roots when planting the herb. Dont plant your marsh mallow during the frost period

-The planting procedure is simple. Dig holes of about 1/8 inch when using seeds. Place the seeds on these holes, cover them slightly and water the area gently

-When planting marsh mallow from roots, you should wait until autumn season. Dig out mature marsh mallow roots and remove any rootlets. Split the roots before planting them

-Make sure the marsh mallow roots are planted 2 feet apart to avoid overcrowding